Kanpur's New Bridge To Be Built Between Tatmil And Ghantaghar; Will It Connect Your Area? Check Here

Jagran Correspondent, Kanpur: In a major update for the residents of Kanpur, the Bridge Corporation has decided to build a new bridge parallel to the Tatmil-Ghantaghar (Harisganj) railway overbridge. As per the reports, the authority has already submitted a detailed project report (DPR) for the bridge's construction. The authority decided to build the new bridge at a cost of Rs 424 crore, considering the deteriorating condition of the nearly 98-year-old Harrisganj bridge.

As per the reports, thousands of small and large vehicles pass through the old bridge on a daily basis. It connects several key sites of the city, including the railway station, Clock Tower, Collectorganj, Nayaganj, Birhana Road, Mall Road, Express Road, and Cantt. The reports suggest that this bridge remains under heavy pressure throughout the day.

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With a rapid increase in population and vehicles in the past few years, the residents have been demanding a new bridge. As per the departmental draft project, the new bridge will be approximately 750 metres long and eight and a half metres wide. The project will be developed with two lanes to ensure safer and smoother vehicular traffic.

As per the reports, the total cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 424 crore. While Rs 218 crore will be spent on land acquisition, the remaining Rs 22 crore will be utilized to compensate the owners of affected buildings. The officials, while providing details, stated that the project is likely to be approved in the upcoming parliament session.

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"The DPR for the Tatamill-Ghantaghar Bridge has been prepared and sent to headquarters. The proposal has been sent to the government for budget approval, and it is expected that the project will be approved this very session. Following approval, the process of land acquisition and other formalities will begin," Surendra Kumar Suman, Deputy Project Manager, Setu Nigam, was quoted as saying by Jagran.